Apple Cranberry Maple Syrup Crisp Recipe

A warm and comforting autumn dessert! This Apple Cranberry Maple Syrup Crisp features a buttery oat topping and a sweet and tart apple cranberry filling, perfectly balanced with maple syrup. Easily made with frozen cranberries (just add 2 teaspoons extra flour!), and the topping can be prepped ahead of time for ultimate convenience. Get ready for a taste of fall that's both delicious and easy to make!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 513.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Apple Cranberry Maple Syrup Crisp

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Apple Cranberry Maple Syrup Crisp

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (plus 2 tsp extra if using frozen cranberries)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
  • Granny Smith Apples
  • Fresh Cranberries
  • Pure Maple Syrup
  • Whipped Cream

How to Make Apple Cranberry Maple Syrup Crisp

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
  2. **Make the topping:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup rolled oats, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt.
  3. Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. **Make the filling:** In a large bowl, combine 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium), 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (add 2 teaspoons extra flour if using frozen), ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
  5. Pour the apple cranberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple mixture.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Continue baking for another 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  10. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate fall treat!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

232g

Fat

49g

Carbs

30g